Associate Director, Residential - Philadelphia

Barber National Institute • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

As an Associate Director of Philadelphia Residential at the Barber National Institute, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring care and support for individuals with disabilities. Working in collaboration with a team of Associate Directors, you will oversee program operations, staff performance and development, and strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on empathy, problem-solving, fostering collaboration and accountability, and driving continuous improvement. What You’ll Bring: Strong leadership and coaching skills to support and develop staff. A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to make high-level decisions. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. A commitment to quality, efficiency, and program excellence. What You’ll Have: Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of management experience and 2+ years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities/autism or similar human services experience, or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of management experience and 2+ years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities/autism or similar human services experience. Experience in program oversight, compliance, leading change, and strategic planning. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Pre-hire Clearances: State Police Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance (if you have not lived in PA for the past 2 years). A Typical Day May Include: Providing leadership and guidance to program specialists, residential supervisors, and direct care staff. Ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and well-being for individuals in group homes. Overseeing program operations, staffing, and compliance to meet regulatory standards. Driving initiatives to improve efficiency, service delivery, and staff development. Conducting site visits to provide support, mentorship, and quality assurance. Collaborating with HR on hiring, training, and performance management. Managing data collection, reporting, and continuous program evaluation. Serving as an on-call administrator to support emergency and operational needs.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and coaching skills to support and develop staff.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to make high-level decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A commitment to quality, efficiency, and program excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of management experience and 2+ years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities/autism or similar human services experience, or Associate’s degree with 5+ years of management experience and 2+ years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities/autism or similar human services experience.
• Experience in program oversight, compliance, leading change, and strategic planning.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Pre-hire Clearances: State Police Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance (if you have not lived in PA for the past 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and guidance to program specialists, residential supervisors, and direct care staff.
• Ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and well-being for individuals in group homes.
• Overseeing program operations, staffing, and compliance to meet regulatory standards.
• Driving initiatives to improve efficiency, service delivery, and staff development.
• Conducting site visits to provide support, mentorship, and quality assurance.
• Collaborating with HR on hiring, training, and performance management.
• Managing data collection, reporting, and continuous program evaluation.
• Serving as an on-call administrator to support emergency and operational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees